Regionals in one word…”fast”, in two words..”really fast”. That is the only way to sum up the 1A West Regionals for XC on Saturday, Oct. 28th where your Swain County Maroon Devils won both the men’s and women’s Regional titles. Coach Keith Payne said of the victories, “It has been a goal of our team all year to win both of these titles. And to … [Read more...]
Swain Wins Men and Women SMC CC Championships
The day broke a little wet, a little foggy, and a little windy, but that did not detour your Swain County Maroon Devils Cross Country teams from showing up and winning both men’s and women’s title. This was the women’s fourth title in a row and it was the men’s first title since 2016. XC teams from Cherokee Central to Cherokee County merged onto … [Read more...]
Lady Devils 2nd at SMC in First Year of Existence
The Swain High Women’s Golf team played in the Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament on Tuesday the 10th and Thursday the 12th. Each round was nine holes. The first nine was held at Sky Valley Country Club in Georgia. Shooting a round of 50 (+14), Junior Lola Collins led the team. Juniors Mya Burrows-Kurr, Karena Cline, and Rose Carson all tied with … [Read more...]
Collins Notches Another Big Nigh as Devils Down Murphy 37-13
Bryson City - The Maroon Devils took another step towards a Smoky Mountain Conference Championship this past Friday, with a convincing win over Murphy. After falling behind 7-0 the Maroon Devils reeled off 14 points to take a 14-7 lead at halftime. Swain used a physical running game to wear down the Bulldogs as witnessed by the Devils 23 point … [Read more...]
Devils Battle Hayesville For a Hard Fought 21-13 Win
Hayesville - Those who have long followed Smoky Mountain Conference football know that every week is a battle. Friday's matchup between Swain and Hayesville, was every bit that plus some more, as both teams battled for every yard in a rain soaked affair. Both defenses were stingy, tough and hard hitting, making offensive drives rare and extremely … [Read more...]